Leija recognized for charitable efforts

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SPORTS - Local boxing icon "Jesse" James Leija (left) wraps the hands of his wife, Lisa, at his gym on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Since retiring from the boxing ring, Leija has operated a boxing gym that caters to anyone interested in the sport and in fitness. One of Leija's exercise programs focuses on women's fitness which his wife, Lisa, participates. (Kin Man Hui/staff)

SPORTS - Local boxing icon "Jesse" James Leija (left) wraps the hands of his wife, Lisa, at his gym on Thursday, April 20, 2006. Since retiring from the boxing ring, Leija has operated a boxing gym that caters to anyone interested in the sport and in fitness. One of Leija's exercise programs focuses on women's fitness which his wife, Lisa, participates. (Kin Man Hui/staff)